In a 3 man crew the calling official stays table side as mandated by NFHS to allow communication if necessary with the coach.

 

Thanks for the info and correction. I quit officiating the year before the 3 man became common in high school basketball.

Sandlin is a SHOW BOAT big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

To much of a SHOW!!!!!!!!!!! Its all about me.

9th region - Joe Scully and the Hall of Famer, Tim O'Hara

With the tip of the basketball season nearing I thought it would be a great discussion on who some of the better officials in the state and each region are. These guys do a thankless job and NEVER get the respect they deserve, especially the really talented officials.

 

In the 10th region you have to go with: John "J.T." Taylor, Clayton Brooks, Cary Lyle, Bo Queen, Eric Thornsbury, and Gary Wilson @ the top of the list!

 

TubbyCAT Good assesment of some of the top officials in the region.

I have watched alot of the top games in the area over the past few years and it looks like these guys get most of those games.

 

Some of the BEST PAST officials that have come through the 10th/11th would have to be Rick Chasteen, John Chamberlain, and Joe Thompson.

These guys officiated every game for the kids no matter who was coaching or what type of game..:thumb:

Is Bart Lennox still officiating in the 11th. I also think Terry Coldiron, Cary Lyle, Joe Billman and Bobby Hall. I also miss Bob Craft, hope he gets back into it soon.

 

Big Slick Bart May not be around much longer as I have heard is stock in the collegiate ranks are rising very QUICKLY. I heard he got into a couple of D1 conferences..Someone on here might know more but from watching him the past couple of years I would not be surprised.

Terry Coldiron is very good at his craft!

 

You are exactly right. Watched Terry work game against Paintsville and UHA in the All A Classic. Very heated and emotional game for players and coaches and he and his crew handled it well..Thought it was one of the best officiated games of the tournament. His crew was Mike Melton out of the

14th Region and Bo Queen out of the 10th/11th Regions. All Three had solid games. :thumb:

TubbyCAT Good assesment of some of the top officials in the region.

I have watched alot of the top games in the area over the past few years and it looks like these guys get most of those games.

 

Some of the BEST PAST officials that have come through the 10th/11th would have to be Rick Chasteen, John Chamberlain, and Joe Thompson.

These guys officiated every game for the kids no matter who was coaching or what type of game..:thumb:

 

When talking about past officials you've got to mention the following:

Doug Hampton (along with his sons John and Brent)

Mike Buis

John Rejunas (sp)

When talking about past officials you've got to mention the following:

Doug Hampton (along with his sons John and Brent)

Mike Buis

John Rejunas (sp)

 

I was just mentioning some of the most recent:cool:

 

But you are exactly right, The Hamptons ALL had great high school officiating careers as well as Mike Buis and John Radjunas:ylsuper:

 

These were all accomplished in the craft of officiating and Doug was one of the best game manangers I have seen over the years before Rick Chasteen.

Great to hear that about Bart, he deserves it. I also forgot about Kevin Letcher, until I seen his name in earlier post, also a quality official IMO.

IMO Watkins and Cornbread are the 2 best officials in the 8th.

In the 14th: Benny Campbell and Jack Conway. There are several others that are really good, I just can't think of their names.

 

Unfortunately, Jack will not be calling anymore due to his foot problems. I'm sure he will be missed! Benny did a great job as a first year varsity official and I'm sure will move up to one of the top officials eventually.

 

The others in the 14th region are all pretty close: Glen Napier, Tommy Hutton, Jeff Richie, Brian Cook, Mike Melton, Larry Thacker (All with state tourney experience) Love to see any of these guys come on the court, they always do what they need to do and keep the game flowing.

Marla Gearhart in the 16th.

 

I apologize I should have included Marla along with Bobby Hall

IMO Watkins and Cornbread are the 2 best officials in the 8th.

 

You have got to be joking, maybe to two worst officials!!!!!!!!!!

IMO Watkins and Cornbread are the 2 best officials in the 8th.

 

Maybe in the 80's, but I still like Cornbread and you could do alot worse than Watkins. Watkins just likes to make sure everyone knows who is in charge. I love the way he blows the whistle and waits that instant for the drama to build and every eye to be on him before he makes the call.

Sandlin is a SHOW BOAT big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yeah, but he is good.